One year ago today Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner became the first woman to officially complete all 14 - 8000 meter peaks without oxygen or porters. She finished up by summiting one of the hardest and most dangerous mountains on the planet . . . . K2!!!

“The best climber in the world is the one who is having all the fun.” – Alex Lowe"To travel, to experience and learn, that is to live" - Sherpa Tensing Norgay (first person to Summit Mt. Everest)"Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit" - Edward Abbey" Don’t be afraid to move out of your comfort zone. Some of your best life experiences and opportunities will transpire only after you dare to loose."

kushrocks wrote:One year ago today Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner became the first woman to officially complete all 14 - 8000 meter peaks without oxygen or porters. She finished up by summiting one of the hardest and most dangerous mountains on the planet . . . . K2!!!